HIPPY Parent Educators hit the road
     PHOTO SUBMITTED Representatives Thomas Jackson and Marc Keahey were present on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, to give Parent Educators with the HIPPY Clarke County program an official "send-off" for their first home visits. The HIPPY Clarke County program will be serving 63 families during the 2007- 2008...
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Rambling Rose Charity Run is Saturday
      The Rambling Rose Charity 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run will be this Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. for the 5K and 8:45 a.m. for the fun run. Twenty five racers competed in the 5K run in 2006, with Matt Curtner-Smith the overall winner.
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Pioneer Day is Saturday
      A variety of old-fashioned fun is planned at the Clarke County Museum's Eighth Annual Pioneer Day scheduled Saturday, Nov. 10 on the museum grounds in Grove Hill. The free event, held on the Museum grounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature costumed re-enactors demonstrating what life was like fo...
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Litter committee meets in Grove Hill
By Barry H. Hendrix Contributing Writer
      "Stop accepting litter," said county commissioner Patricia DuBose, the chairman of Clarke County Citizens Against Littering. "It's ugly. It does not have to be there. If we can get the public to stop accepting it, they will call in when they see illegal dump sites or they will even rally their nei...
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Jet Fashions ribbon cutting
     PHOTO BY ANNE WILLIAMSON The Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Jet Fashions in downtown Thomasville last week. Owner Annie Malone cuts the the ribbon.
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Newsome, Harrell exchange vows at Liberty Baptist
      Stephanie Channing Newsome and Aaron Warren Harrell were united in marriage on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at 6 p.m., at Liberty Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Steven and Tammy Newsome of Grove Hill. The groom is the son of Warren and Merita Harrell of Thomasville.
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Sunny South reunion held
      Sunny South recently observed the second "Reunion / Fun Day" with several hundred local and out-of-state individuals enjoying a day of fellowship and feasting. Those from out of town represented at least 10 states. Velma E. Lowery Gowan, 95, was the oldest attendee. Mrs.
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THS class of '57
     THS class of '57 The class of 1957 was honored with a reception given by the faculty and staff of Thomasville High School at the recent homecoming festivities. The school was decorated from top to bottom by the students and prizes were given to the class with the best decorations. During the day, vi...
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Youngest member of Sunny South is recognized
      Myesha Norwood, a second grade student in Tina Chapman's class at F.S. Ervin Elementary was second runnerup to the queen. On Oct. 11 she was recognized in coronation activities and rode in the Oct. 13 parade. Myesha was attired in a white miniature bride's dress adorned with seed pearls and carri...
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Hagans announce birth of a daughter
      Drew and Janae Hagan of Saltillo, Miss. announce the birth of their daughter, Juliana Sara born at 4:31 a.m., October 25, 2007 at Tupelo Women's Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. She is the granddaughter of Missy Hagan of Thomasville, Charlie and Patsy Hagan of Ref...
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Kids trick-or-treat at nursing home
      Several classes of students and some daycares came by to trick-or-treat at Thomasville Nursing Home on Halloween day. The residents enjoyed the day and had a good time laughing at some of the staff members and their Halloween costumes.
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DAR members participate in naturalization service
      Three members of the Elizabeth Bradford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Grove Hill participated in the most recent Naturalization Service held at the Federal Courthouse in Mobile. Pictured above from left are Susie K.
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Fun, fun and entertainment on tap at Peterman Station Saturday, Nov. 17
      The 24th Peterman Station Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Peterman (always the Saturday before Thanksgiving).
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Leaders discuss veterans care
     PHOTO BY TONYA JOYCE Thomasville Mayor and State Rep. Thomas Jackson (left) met with Jimmy Dumas, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Rev. Alfred Pritchett, Retired Veteran's Service Officer to discuss the level of care available to veterans in this region and to consider possible solutions for it.
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